If you were involved in an accident or became suddenly ill and couldn’t return home to your pets or communicate that you were a pet owner and that your pets needed help – what would happen to them?

If Something happens to you - what happens to your pet? www.rescuemypet.co.uk

A new service called Rescue My Pet gives a voice to stranded pets. Rescue My Pet will identify you as a pet owner in emergencies and will ensure that your pets are not forgotten or stranded if you are unable to return home to them.

When you register for the service you receive a wallet sized 'In Case of Emergency' card and a key fob with an ID number on that is unique to you and your pets. When Rescue My Pet are notified that your pet needs help they contact your nominated carers and monitor the situation until they are happy that your pets are being cared for as designated by you.

If you are on holiday and your dog is away from home with a petsitter, at kennels, or with you at the holiday cottage you can keep your details up to date by logging on and entering the temporary information. Rescue My Pet can also hold details of medication requirements, veterinarian and long term care wishes should the worst happen to you. Up to 10 pets details from each household can be registered on the same ID card.

Founder Fiona Black says “Like many other people, my dog means the world to me and totally relies on me to return home to care for him. If, for whatever reason, I was not able to do this then I wanted there to be something in place that would ensure help got to him as soon as possible with people I could trust. There have been cases of dogs being stranded for days following their owners involvement in an accident. It really is a voice for pets and peace of mind for owners”.

Rescue My Pet makes a donation to animal charities for every subscription taken which starts at £12.00 per year. The telephone line is monitored 24/7, 365 days a year.

Visit www.rescuemypet.co.uk to find out more or register online.